Best Time to Fly KOA to OGG: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ellison Onizuka Kona International at Keahole → Kahului Airport
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,460 flights were scheduled from Kona (KOA) to Kahului (OGG) in the last 12 months, and 87.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 9.6 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 91.8%, while Alaska Airlines trailed at 82.0%.
November has been the best month (95% on time) and Saturday the weakest day of the week (87%).
0.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
KOA to OGG on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 91.8% | 68 min | 0.0% | 365 |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 90.8% | 40 min | 0.4% | 459 |
| Alaska Airlines | 82.0% | 37 min | 0.2% | 636 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly KOA to OGG
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,932 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 12 | |
| 8am–9am | 96.1% | 0.2% | 458 |
| 9am–10am | 92.2% | 0.4% | 272 |
| 10am–11am | 93.9% | 0.2% | 409 |
| 11am–12pm | 85.1% | 0.0% | 241 |
| 12pm–1pm | 86.0% | 0.2% | 473 |
| 1pm–2pm | 85.1% | 0.1% | 841 |
| 2pm–3pm | 100.0% | 1.6% | 127 |
| 4pm–5pm | 95.9% | 0.0% | 98 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 1 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on KOA to OGG
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 94.6% | +4.2 pts | 0.0% | 56 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 87.4% | -3.0 pts | 0.8% | 120 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 87.6% | -2.9 pts | 0.2% | 500 |
| All other days | 90.4% | — | 0.2% | 2,256 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).